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John Louis LaCroix

Winooski, VT

November 27, 1938 - December 12, 2015

John Louis LaCroix Obituary

John L. LaCroix, 77, of Milton, VT died Saturday, December 12, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family.


He was born in Winooski, VT on November 27, 1938 the son of the late Clement and Jane (Lavallee) LaCroix.


John Served in the Vermont Air Guard for many years. He later married Carol DeBenedette in 1960 in St. Stephens Catholic Church in Winooski.


Among his many interests he especially enjoyed boating , NASCAR, hunting and fishing. He also was an avid car enthusiast that enjoyed going to car shows with his special friend Roland Senesac. He was a dedicated father , husband and grandfather. Some of his bests memories was spending time with family and friends around the holidays, singing Christmas carols as well as singing in the choir at midnight mass.


His is survived by his wife Carol , his three children, John LaCroix Jr. and his wife Dale of Williston, Danielle Smith of Nantucket, MA and Thomas LaCroix of Milton. He also leaves his five grandchildren, Arianna, Joshua, Aislinn, Skyler, and Spencer, his sisters-in-law Thelma LaCroix and Patricia Senecal and her husband Gary, and several nieces and nephews.


The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Anant Bhave and his nurse Anna for their special care and kindness. Dr. Joseph Haddock is also appreciated for all his care throughout the years.


He was predeceased by his brother Roger LaCroix.


A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday December 17, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Winooski. Interment will follow in New Mount Calvary Cemetery in Burlington. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday December 16 from 4-7 p.m. in the LaVigne Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 132 Main St. in Winooski. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in John's name to the Visiting Nurses Association. Online condolences may be made to www.lavingefuneralhome.com.

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